The Falls City Tribune Vol. VII FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1610. Number 16 THE WEEK'S SOCIAL EVENTS AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR %SO CIETY EDITOR Various Kinds of Entertainment by individuals, Lodges, Clubs, Churches. Etc. The regular meeting of the Shakes are club was held April 8, with .Jrs. U. Hargrave. The attendance was large and the lesson thoroughly j/ijoyed by all. Several matters of business were disposed of by the club The next meeting will be held April with Mrs. John Gilligan. V very pleasant surprise was giv ■ n Miss Lulu Jobe Monday evening by a number .f friends. Music fur ,‘shed a part of the evening’s enter tainment. Light refreshments were s- rved and all spent a very pleasant evening. The Womans Auxiliary of St. Thomas church held the regular mis s; mary meeting at the home of Mrs. S 'Iney Spence Monday evening. Ther was a good attendance and after the opening exercises Rev. Neide gave a fine address upon the “Missions of Africa,” followed by a round table dis cussion of missionary work. ‘Elec r 1 ,m of officers for the ensuing year followed. Those elected were, pres ident, Mrs. P. 11. Jussen; vice presl 0- it, Mrs. Charles Hargrave; secre t; y and treasurer, Miss Clara Tan ia ■, The del gates to the council to h- held in Omaha in May were Mrs. Jussen. Mrs. Diltmar and Mrs. Little. The next meeting will he held with M s. Hargrave the second Monday In May. tin Monday afternoon of this week .Mrs. 1). O. Griffith entertained the A. 15. Whist club and a number of friends as guests of the club. The ideal weather and the profusion and fragrance of the spring flowers used in beautifying the rooms, added much t. the good spirits and cheerfulness oi all present, and aided in making Mi-1 afternoon one of unalloyed pleas u ", Five games were played, sev er. 1 ladies winning four. Tempting )-■ reshments were served, after which the hostess was presented with a solid silver fork, a custom observed by the club. Mrs. Stephen B. Miles gave a very enjoyable kensington last Satur day afternoeni for the young ladies cf her house party. Miss Cain, Miss tPaham, Miss Snyder and Miss Ethel H itchins, the Kaffee Klatch and a ft v invited friends. The afternoon was spent with needlework,games and social conversation. Delicious re freshments were Served at five 0 lock. The afternon with its many pleasures passed all too quickly. One evening last week the con v "gation of the Baptist church gave ; farewell party for their pastor, Rev. Reichel and*wife at the home of Mrs. TL nks. One of the pleasant features of the evening was a splendid musi c program. There were also iuter 1 - ting games for all who wished to i iulge. Nice refreshments were ser d by tlie hostess assisted by her daughter, Miss Lillian. The occasion ,.s a very pleasant one and a fitting ii.bute of respect and esteem from t v congregation to their pastor and IPs wife who left Saturday for their ■ v home at Brock, Neb. Mrs. 1’. S. Ileacock entertained the bridge Whist club at her home last Thursday afternoon. Guests for two tl tiles were present. Refreshments ■ re served at five o'clock and for half an hour the guests enjoyed a n endly visit. _ The regular social session of the Methodist kensington was held Friday fternoon at the home of Mrs. H. C. :;.vis. .Mrs. W. H. Schmelzel, Mrs. t dye Davis and Miss Minnie McDon : id being tlie hostesses. There were _ t'ssing games and music and many carried with them their needlework, , ,1 helping to pass a most enjoyable afternoon. Refreshments were serv ■ 1 in two courses. twenty-four couples of young peo ie enjoyed a social dance at Wahl's ir.ll Monday evening. The music was furnished by the traveling Italian orchestra. The ladies of the Home and Foreign Missionary societies of the M. E. iburch will give a 10 cent “White Elephant" social at the home of \V. | S Korner, Friday evening, April 15. Every one is most cordially invited to attend this social and bring some article he, or she, lias no further use for, or wishes to get rid of, and trade it for an article brought by some one else. Refreshments will be served. Miss Rill Houston entertained the Five W's last Saturday afternoon in a most agreeable manner. Games and needlework occupied the time. Refreshments were servd at five o’clock. McMullen twins injured. Runaway At Stella Resulted in Brok en Bones and Some Scratches. Special from Stella. Last Saturday afternoon a team wa left standing at the McMullen home east of town, and the little twin boys, aged about four years, climbed into the buggy. The team became fright ened and ran away throwing them both out, breaking the arm of one and scratching the other badly. The buggy was completely torn to pieces. School Exhibit and Patron’s Meeting. The scholars have been planning for some time to hold the annual ex hibit and patron’s meeting. The ex hibit will consist this year of work of various kinds done by the pupils. I drawing, notebooks, booklets, and oth er hand work. In addition to this, an art exhibit has been arranged for. This will consist of about 200 repro ductions of the world's masterpieces of art. Programs will be given in connection, one by the pupils of the schools. The other will consist of addresses on topics in which all pa trons will be interested. Friends of the schools will be given special in vitations to visit the work of the schools during the next few weeks. PUSHING RIO. PflC. WORN ROUND HOUSE CONSTRUCTION BEING PUSHED. A Network of Tracks Adorns the New Yards Plans for Fine Office Buildings. Etc. Work on the new Round House is moving forward with a definiteness and preciseness that promises an early completion, and possible occu pation by July 10. Forty-five men are at present on the round house gang. Stall after stall is going up. Spring has only begun and yet the biggest, part of the work is already done. The work of grading and track lay ing in the big yards are pushed with equal energy. Already a bewildering net work of tracks crosses the yards. The plans for the shops have not yet arrived. There seems to be no doubt, however, but that work will begun on them as soon as tin* round house is finished. Plans for tin* office build ings, and a cinder dump are under advisement as also in all probability plans for the erection of a modern coaling chute. The full significance of the things being planned by the Missouri Paci fic for Kails City has not yet dawned upon the town. That their plans are elaborate and comprehen sive, there is no room to question. It remains for Kails City to prepare to receive her advantages with due apreeiation and profit by them. Woman’s Suffrage. , Dr. Aylesworth of Colorado, rep resentative of the Woman’s Suffrage organization of that state gave the people of Kails City a very lucid dem onstration of tthe working of woman’s GREAT ANNUAL CONVENTION NEBRASKA CHRISTIAN MISSION ARY SOCIETY. Convention Opened Tuesday In teresting Program Ca ried Out Many Visitors. The Fifteenth Annual convention of the first district of the Nebraska Christian Missionary society was in session at Fails City this week. The convention opened Tuesday evening at the present headquarters of the Christian church, in Jcnuo's opera house. T. .). Oliver gave the delega tes a cordial weleon to the hospi talities of Falls City. (!. .1. Adams of Auburn gave the convention ad dress and T. II. Adams of Hothany addressed the meeting In the interests of “Cottier University." Wednesday foronoon was devoted to tin* discussion of Bible School themes. In the afternoon three ad dresses took up most of the time. "The Outlook" by (’. L. Wheeler of Pawnee. "An Appeal" by W. '1'. Rad cliff, Verdon; and "Evangelism” by ,1. T. Adams of Humboldt. Wednesday night was given up to an illustrated lecture on "Nebraska Missions" by W. A. Baldwin. On account of difficulty with the electric connections this meeting was held in tin' Eyrie theater. Thursday forenoon and afternoon was taken up by the <’. W. It. M. Mrs. A. O. Rogers of Auburn, pre siding. The X. 1’. S. (\ 15. took charge of the convention Thursday evening. Addresses, “Progress and Achievements of Christian Endeavor THE STORY OF A THRIVING CITY •' The Story of a Country Town,” the complete story, calls for a second volume; a sequel- *' The Story of a Thriving City “—a narra •ker for a h« it» r place to cast his lot and invest Ins money, ‘‘The Story of a Thriving City” tells first, of hif friends. lie leaves a wife, four sons and four daughters to mourn the loss of a faithful hus band and an affectionate father. Rev. Shriek of the Lutheran church con ducted the funeral services from the residence Sunday morning at tea o’clock, and the remains were taken to the Stella cemetery. The family i have flu' sympathy of their ’ many | friends. Misses t’na Snidow, Nellie Jennings and Myrtle Bowers returned Sunday from a visit in St. Joseph. ers,” Bert Wilson, Cook; and “The Leadership of .lesus," .1. F. Adams, of Humboldt. Over 100 delegates were present, all of whom were comfortably cared for in the homes of Falls City. The convention opened with a cordial and enthusiastic spirit which was main tained to the close. On account of their building opera tions, tin- Christian people were very much hampered in caring for the convention in thq, most approved style, nevertheless, under Rev. Day’s capable management the meetings were all carried through without a hitch. The delegates were well pleased with the courtesies ext< nded them and will bear back home kindly recollections of their visit to Falls City. Married.' James Jirackhahn and Miss Muggie Ogden, both of Kalis City were leg ally married by Judge Uagnon Satur day afternoon in the county judge's office in the court house. May theirs be a pleasant journey through life. Kred Hillvard and Miss Anna Stradler were married by ltov. Day sit his study in the Jeniie Opera house Saturday evening at eight o'clock. Win. Hulbert and Lena J-’ehr were witnesses to the ceremony. Benefit Ball. At the benefit ball held in the Elk's lmll Wednesday ewning in the interest of the huso ball team, was netted foe the boys. Articles of merchandise donated by the mer chants were sold at auction. Re freshments were served. A good crowd was present and e\< rybody en joyed themselves. HARD TO GET SIGNERS. Auburn Freeholders Not Anxious To Sign Petitions. Auburn, April IJ. The man who has been at work to si'cure the signs lures of thirty free holders in the tfiird ward in order to obtain a sa loon license says lit has worked hard for six days and found it difficult to get tile requirt'd number of names, So far lie has succeeded in getting sixteen names, and to add to tilt' grief, Judge Pemberton, who is hold ing district court, has overruled the motion to strike the names of peti tioners from the petition in suit for damages in the Mrs. Perry case, as parties to the defense. In the suit brought for $.'1,000 damages for the loss of her husband, against the saloon keepers who sold him the liquor and their bondsmen, the sign ers on tlio petition were made defendants. The attorney for the de fense filed a motion to strike the names of the petitioners from the list, on the grounds llial they were not parties to the saloo business. Af ter having the matter under advise ment for some time the judge overrul ed the motion and held that tin1 peti tioners were parties to the suit.— Lincoln Journal. Silver Wedding Anniversary. Saturday, April !», was the twenty fillli anniversary of (lie marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John Weinert. Plans were previously made to celebrate the occasion In a most fitting way. Friends and relatives of a correspond lug age were Invited. It was an ideal day. Though so early in the season, nevertheless, ii was comfortable un der the shade trees in the yard, where the exercises were held. At eleven o’clock the services were begun by llev. A. Mat 111 reading an appropriate scripture and offering of prayer. This was followed by a beautiful song entitled, ‘‘(lod is Love,” rendered most acceptably by Rich ard and Miss Sadie Oaeschncr. Rev. .1. It. Nanniuga followed with the speech of the occasion, based upon Isaiah same or knowing of him will kindly call up Mrs. Kate Shock, ! phone* 218 I!. *_ Mrs. Henry Iteiger and childre n oi : Preston were in town Tuesday. They were on their way home from a ! visit in South Dakota. ! DEBATERS TO GATHER HERE _ FALLS CITY HIGH SCHOOL TO BE THE HOST. Southeastern Nebraska Debating Society to Meet Here Friday Evening, May 15th. Kails City High School is to be host to the Southeastern Nebraska Debating Association. This Is an honor to Falls City, as It is the first time that the debate has been held anywhere blit at tho place of meet of the Southeastern Teachers' As sociation. Thl« meeting has usually been at Beatrice. This year it was decided to change. Considering tho size of the town, location, accessi bility, etc., Falls City was looked up on with most favor, and so it was chosen. Wight schools will be represented in this contest: Nebraska City, Pawnee City, Tecumseh, Auburn, Falls City, Wymoro, Humboldt, Beat rice. Besides the debaters, each school will probably send a delega tion. Our high school is making every effort to properly entertain tho visitors, and it is going to depend upon the friends of the schools to see that a large audience greets tho visitors. Here Is an opportunity, not only to support the schools, hut to advertise the town as well. The Fails City high school lias clios'ii Joan fain to uphold its ban ner in Ibis debate. He has been tho flrsl speaker on the team that has won two victories for us in tho Stato League debates tills year, the first at Stella,and the second at 1 liiinholdt. He lias a splendid argument and will give our high school a good showing in tills contest. Tile question to be discussed is the same as the State League ques tion: "Resolved, That Labor Unions Are. on the Whole, Heneflclal.” It is a live topic. There are ss communities of any size not directly if fee ted by the differences befweea capital and labor, and those few ars indirectly affected. Then yousg people will present more than a young person's view of this import ant question. Many hooks and maga Mnes havi In en found accessible, and abstracts of those not obtais thle have been secured, s<* that most of the valuable tilings written on this subjei I tiave been gone over. Kadi school lias a coach who helps to horoiighly organize the material. That Mr. Hays lias performed this task well in our school was attested, not only by the votes, but by tho words of the judges ai. Humboldt lust Friday night. We are anxious to make a good im pression upon our visitors, not only in argument, but also in the way is which our town supports entertain ments of this kind. Furthermore, wo have a moral obligation to pay the expenses of the visiting debaters, as this lias been the custom. Students will have tickets for sale. if you buy of a student, exchange for a re served seat ticket at Gelding's bak ery. Tickets can also be secured at the bakery. Admission 35c, 25c and 15c. Time- Friday evening, April 15, at fight oV lorU Popularizing Home Sewing. Tin Keister Sewing school of Falls City under tile efficient management of Miss Florence Judd of Dawson, is doing a very successful business. This week they will open i branch school at Utilo. This department will be under the management o f Miss Fauna Grant. The skillful use of the needle is an art, and one which any woman can he proud to possess. The successful teaching of the art to sew and do it acceptably is a noble work. The ladies engaged in this work are benefactors of the communities is which they operate, and deserve more than nure mention for tlicit' good work. Big Game on Arbor Day. Manager lion well of the Nebraska 'ity team of the Mink League has j eeured a game for Arbor day, April ; .'if, with the lttth Infantry team fross ! Fort Crook. This is one of the strongest teams in the state and there is considerable rivalry between Nebraska City and the soldiers. A ; special train will bring the soldier team and the-, will be accompanied by the 16th Infantry band and a host of rooters. This will be the first big game on the Nebraska City diamond and should draw one of the largest | crowds ever attending a game there.